iPower SC2000iA, Owner'S Manual

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WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT
DO NOT operate this product inside any
building, carport, porch, mobile equipment,
marine applications, or enclosure.
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DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle
which causes fuel to spill.
DO NOT stop engine by moving choke
control to “Start” position.
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WHEN TRANSPORTING, MOVING
OR REPAIRING EQUIPMENT
Transport/move/repair with fuel tank
EMPTY or with fuel shutoff valve OFF.
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DO NOT tip engine or equipment at angle
which causes fuel to spill.
Disconnect spark plug wire.
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WHEN STORING FUEL OR EQUIPMENT
WITH FUEL IN TANK
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Store away from furnaces, stoves, water
heaters, clothes dryers, or other appliances
that have pilot light or other ignition source
because they could ignite fuel vapors.
WARNING
This generator does not meet U. S. Coast
Guard Regulation 33CFR-183 and should not
be used on marine applications.
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Failure to use the appropriate U. S. Coast
Guard approved generator could result in
death or serious injury and/or property
damage.
WARNING
Generator voltage could cause
electrical shock or burn resulting
in death or serious injury.
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WARNING
S t a r t e r c o r d k i c k b a c k ( r a p i d
retraction) will pull hand and arm
toward engine faster than you can
let go which could cause broken
b o n e s , f r a c t u r e s , b r u i s e s , o r
sprains resulting in serious injury.
When starting engine, pull cord slowly until
resistance is felt and then pull rapidly to
avoid kickback.
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NEVER start or stop engine with electrical
devices plugged in and turned on.
WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable
and explosive which could cause burns, fire,
or explosion resulting in death or serious
injury and/or property damage.
WHEN ADDING OR DRAINING FUEL
Turn generator engine OFF and let it cool at
least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap.
Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in tank.
Fill or drain fuel tank outdoors.
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DO NOT overfill tank. Allow space for fuel
expansion.
If fuel spills, wait until it evaporates before
starting engine.
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Keep fuel away from sparks, open flames,
pilot lights, heat, and other ignition sources.
Check fuel lines, tank, cap, and fittings
frequently for cracks or leaks. Replace if
necessary.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
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WHEN STARTING EQUIPMENT
Ensure spark plug, muffler, fuel cap, and air
cleaner are in place.
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DO NOT crank engine with spark plug
removed.
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Use approved transfer equipment, suitable
for the intended use, to prevent backfeed by
isolating generator from electric utility
workers.
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